Restaurants near Boiling Spring Lakes

“This is such a little hidden Gem!!!!!!’ I’m giving 5 stars because I can’t give 10!!!! Nichole our server was so awesome!!! She made menu suggestions and overall just a complete joy to do business with. We are from out of state and truly enjoyed the food and OUTSTANDING service we received!!! Whoever is doing the cooking keep up the amazing work!!!! We will for sure be back to dine before we head out of town!”

“Lunch today at 11:00 great service.Ordered the Pattie melt, burger in sour dough bread with grilled onions. Wow delicious and best burger I’ve had in years. Will order this ”

“We were very excited for our first boil and it did not disappoint. Pre-ordering was easy and service was great. The food was so fresh and sooo delicious! Fun and easy to prepare and fun to eat! My husband says he wants to do it every month. :)”

“The staff is always friendly and helpful. The store is always clean. The bakery items are always fresh. The 15 layer chocolate cake is delicious and always is the first to go at family gatherings.”

“This isn't just good food at the beach, this isn't just good food. This is a Top 10 restaurant in North Carolina. The city council should pay them a finder's fee for bringing in renters just to have a meal here. After a "simple" Cesare salad and bisk - we immediately booked a reservation for the next night from our table. Over two nights we had two different specials and two items from the menu. The depths of flavor are hard to describe and the prices beyond reasonable. This is simply a remarkable place to eat and you should drop everything and go. If you are lucky enough to have "Small Christa" serve you - your evening is even more special. Incredible!”

“Came in at 8 on a Sunday evening and Kali was super sweet and helpful! The ice cream is heavenly and the cake donuts are so good! Lots of flavors in both to choose from! Definitely a must each time we come to the island!”

“We’re big fans of this place and visit regularly when we’re in town. In all my. years on this planet, I have never had better cookies and cream ice cream. And I’ve had a lot of cookies and cream ice cream in my life. There were tons of Oreos, and they were actually still crispy. Not soggy as is typical. When they say fresh-made, they mean it!! Chef’s kiss for John & Lil’s. Seriously.”

“Great lunch sitting outside on a beautiful day. Good menu selection. Nice service too, the owner perhaps? Dog friendly, outside at least. Too bad we're not local!”

“My husband and I are here for the first time and it was the best decision!! The food was amazing, the crab dip and crab cakes are highly recommended. My husband had the fresh catch of the day. He said it was the best fish he had ever had.”

“This was our first trip out here to BSL and we finally stopped in for a drink! I was surprised that they offered a flavored Matcha Tea Latte, PEACH! So good! My wife got the 50 lakes latte and loved it!Thank you guys for the great experience!Dietary restrictions: They have some gluten free snacks.Kid-friendliness: The outside seating is somewhat gated so it’s super easy to let the kids walk around.”

“This spot has been on list to try for a while now and I finally got the chance to stop in. It was totally worth the wait. We were greeted with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. I was given a menu but I asked what was a favorite vegan dish. I decided on the owner’s favorite the ramen noodle dish with tofu. This is a ramen dish without a broth and it served with a white creamy goodness sauce!!! They offer a peanut sauce as well but I went with a ginger sauce. To topIt off I got the coconut cake with the blood orange filling…there are literally no words ?…I’m speechless and so happy with my dinner!!!!My expectations were far exceeded!!! The food was outstanding!!! Service was WOW!!!Not that it really matters but the bathroom wallpaper was adorable too.”

“Great service and they are very fast to get your orders. The staff is VERY nice and lets you try as many flavors as you want. The gelato and soft serve are very tasty and fairly cheap.Kid-friendliness: Very nice staff”

“The breakfast is delicious. I usually get their omelette, and it is so fluffy. This is the best place to have breakfast on the island.Vegetarian options: The vegetable omelette is delicious. It has tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese. They do have salads, vegetables, and fish.Parking: There are more parking spaces since the lot was re-done.Kid-friendliness: It is kid-friendly, because it's a family environment restaurant. There are menu choices for kids.”

“I love that this is my neighborhood cafe. They have the BEST fried chicken biscuit I’ve ever had. I love their garlic Parmesan fries with the Alabama white sauce. And not to mention they may have one of the best chocolate chip cookies I’ve ever tasted. I usually take out but I’ve also eaten in and love the atmosphere and the staff is amazing! I will continue to recommend you to everyone and keep coming for my biscuits!”

“This is THE place to your barbeque fix! The main entrées and the sides are always on-point. Before you leave, be sure to hit up their Sauce Bar to gather all the sauces and pickles and hots you need. Oh--and be sure to get a large banana pudding (or two) plus a medium cobbler of the day. You'll thank me forever!”

“Where do I start?! The moment you step in the door you know it will be an experience. Start with oysters on the half shell, she crab soup, and then filet and lobster. We ended with apple bread pudding alamode. Off the charts amazing! Friendly service!”

“If you let me give more stars I would this place is amazing Eric is one of the sweetest nicest guys he helps you if you're hungry and he makes some of the best food I've ever had thank ”

“So so so good. My family was visiting Southport and in the mood for good Mexican food. We wanted something that was good quality without sit-down, full service restaurant prices. Mama C's taquiera fit the bill exactly, and my teenage son said the steak quesadilla was the best he's ever had. Don't expect much in the way of ambiance - just really, really good food.”

“Haven: bites*beer*gelato*wine Gem In the middle of Southport next to Mr. P's. Great, homey, yet big enough spot to relax. Nice assortment of wines, beers and noshes. Bonus: 24 flavors of gelato...all GREAT! Very accommodating service...try the gelato flavors! Back patio area hosts live music, games and ambiance.”

“Google, you guys gotta fix this. You’re missing two categories. Cleanliness & Pricing. Get it together guys, get it together.? Anyway, I give this restaurant five stars in 5 categories for five reasons. Great food for one. Good atmosphere for two. Good customer services for three. Cleanliness for Four. And pricing for Five. So all in all, Little Bits Grill gets 25⭐️’s. Can’t go wrong here. Definitely a taste of southern. And the burgers are very healthy. Just good everything all the way around. And I’m a healthy guy(tummy wise!), and I can really put it down, but I was just barely able to finish my meal… But do you see this burger though?Wheelchair accessibility: Definitely wheel chair accessible.”

“Outer Banks Boil Company provided us with a fantastic catered boil at the beach house we rented on Oak Island. The manager Josh was great to work with and Lynn our caterer and boil chef was fantasitic! The quaility and quantity of the boil was exceptional...They bring everything you need...cook it on the property, serve it and clean up everything when you are done! We will definitely call on them again when we are back in Oak Island!”

“Great tasting cheeseburger & fries. Food was cooked and delivered perfectly. Service great, prices reasonable, overall atmosphere welcoming. I would highly recommend.”

“Best BBQ and hushpuppies EVER! Wish this place wasn’t five hours from me, but when I visit Oak Island it will definitely be my go too. Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed and you definitely won’t leave hungry.”

“Wonderful French onion soup on the menu and it was flavor dense with amazing rye sourdough croutons.. we try to try something different every time we go because everything is so wonderful .. And the service is always great. Love both Carl amd Carolina. Thanks Southern for taking such good care of us.”

“We walked in for a late dinner and grabbed the last two seats at the bar! One of the bartenders Ben helped us choose from their excellent beer selection. Made a delicious Cosmo as well! We each got the specials of the night, prime rib and swordfish which were excellent (I was upset when my plate was empty). The other bartender Adrian continually checked the kitchen for our food and brought it out as soon as it was done. Overall excellent experience and we will definitely be back!”

“Dinner after the movie. It's been quite a while since we were here. Still great food and service. Relaxing atmosphere even with a full house. I had to try the lasagna again, and it was better than I remembered. Wifey went with veal and loved it. Definitely recommend reservations.”

“Michelle and Lindsay were the people that waited on me. The food was delicious and even though the place was crowded and people were waiting, my food was presented hot and they kept the coffee coming. I'm retired military and I know what a good team looks like and they have that here. Michelle Gardner and Lindsay Hamilton should be awarded and commended for great customer service.”

“Great spot for some quick drinks/apps or dinner! Friendly staff, location is on point and views are ??Abby the bartender is super knowledgeable and friendly. Host’s/hostess are great as well. Highly ”

“I ordered the grit bowl, and it was loaded with great fillings! The orange juice tasted very fresh, and was a big glass! The Chef delivered our food, and even filled out glasses, which made the experience very personal and memorable! Everyone was super nice, I will go back!”

“The subs here are always pretty good and I enjoy their salads. One of the few places with a good salad on/around the island. It can take a while to get your food though so ordering online in advance could be helpful.”